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Merewood Country House Hotel

Ecclerigg, Ambleside Road
Rated 8.4 in 704 reviews

Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of the Lake District, the Merewood Country House Hotel offers a charming and tranquil retreat in Windermere, United Kingdom. This historic hotel, originally built in 1812, exudes a sense of timeless elegance combined with modern comfort. Its stately structure is set within 20 acres of private woodlands and landscaped gardens, providing guests with breathtaking views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding countryside.

As a boutique hotel, Merewood Country House Hotel pays particular attention to detail and personalized service, ensuring a unique and memorable experience for every guest. The hotel's interiors reflect its historical roots, featuring period furnishings and decor that create an ambience of classic sophistication. Guests can relax in one of the elegant drawing rooms or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the well-kept gardens.

Dining is a highlight at Merewood, with two acclaimed restaurants offering a variety of culinary delights. "Arboreal," the hotel's fine dining option, serves a menu crafted from locally sourced ingredients, while "The Grill" offers more casual fare, emphasizing hearty and flavorful dishes.

Merewood Country House Hotel is ideally located for those looking to explore the natural beauty of the Lake District, with numerous walking trails and outdoor activities nearby. Whether seeking a romantic getaway or a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, guests will find the Merewood Country House Hotel a welcoming and serene destination. Its dedication to maintaining both the comfort and satisfaction of its guests makes it a cherished choice for visitors to this picturesque region.

Climate and Weather

January
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Michelin Restaurants in Windermere and near Merewood Country House Hotel

Wray Castle
Wray Castle
Neogothic mansion
1.7km / 1.1mi
Townend
Townend
Historic House in Troutbeck
1.8km / 1.1mi
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
10 acre site
1.8km / 1.1mi
Stagshaw Garden
Stagshaw Garden
English woodland garden
1.9km / 1.2mi
Brockhole
Brockhole
House, gardens and visitor centre run by the Lake District National Park Authority on the shore of Lake Windermere
250m / 280yd
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
1.7km / 1.1mi
Galava
Galava
Roman fort near Ambleside, Cumbria, United Kingdom
2.8km / 1.8mi
The Armitt
Museum and library in Ambleside, United Kingdom
3.8km / 2.4mi
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Museum in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Jesus Church
Jesus Church
Church in Troutbeck, Lakes, Cumbria, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
St Mary's Church, Windermere
St Mary's Church, Windermere
Church in Windermere, Cumbria, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church in Cumbria, United Kingdom
3.5km / 2.2mi
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Church in Brathay, Cumbria, England, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church building in Cumbria, North West England, England, UK
3.9km / 2.5mi
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
2km / 1.3mi
Bridge House
Bridge House
Grade I listed building in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
3.7km / 2.3mi
Rydal Mount
Rydal Mount
Historic house museum
5.8km / 3.6mi
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hawkshead Grammar School
Grammar school in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
Church in South Lakeland, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
Church in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
St Mary's Church, Rydal
St Mary's Church, Rydal
Church in Rydal, Cumbria, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Hawkshead Courthouse
Hawkshead Courthouse
Architectural structure in Hawkshead, South Lakeland, England, UK
4.9km / 3.1mi
Terraces To South Of Rydal Hall
Terraces To South Of Rydal Hall
Architectural structure in Lakes, South Lakeland, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Low Kingate concentric stone circle
Stone circle in Lakes, South Lakeland, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Friends' Meeting House
Friends' Meeting House
Quaker meeting house in Claife, South Lakeland, England, UK
4.6km / 2.8mi
Hawkshead Methodist Church
Protestant church building in Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Baptist Chapel and adjoining house
Baptist Chapel and adjoining house
Chapel in Hawkshead Hill, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
6km / 3.7mi
The Station
The Station
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Hawkshead War Memorial
Hawkshead War Memorial
War memorial in Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Hill Top Farm
Hill Top Farm
Writer's house museum in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Dove Cottage
Dove Cottage
House museum in Grasmere, Cumbria, United Kingdom
7.6km / 4.7mi
Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church building in Kentmere, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
7km / 4.4mi
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
6.8km / 4.2mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Far Sawrey, Cumbria, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
Williamson's Monument
Williamson's Monument
Monument in Hugill, South Lakeland, Cumbria, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
Church of St Anne
Church of St Anne
Church in South Lakeland, UK
6km / 3.7mi
Mission Room
Church in Little Langdale, Cumbria
7.9km / 4.9mi
Storrs Temple
Storrs Temple
Garden house and memorial in Windermere, England
7.2km / 4.5mi
Allan Bank
Allan Bank
Grade II listed building in Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA22
8.7km / 5.4mi
St Oswald's Church, Grasmere
St Oswald's Church, Grasmere
Church in South Lakeland, UK
8.2km / 5.1mi
Brantwood
Brantwood
Historic house museum, United Kingdom
9.6km / 6mi
Ruskin Museum
Ruskin Museum
Museum in Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
9.7km / 6mi
Church of St James
Church of St James
Church building in Over Staveley, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
8.2km / 5.1mi
SY Gondola
SY Gondola
Ship
9.5km / 5.9mi
Memorial cross to John Ruskin approximately 23 metres east of St Andrew's Church
Memorial cross to John Ruskin approximately 23 metres east of St Andrew's Church
Memorial in Coniston, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
9.7km / 6mi

What to do in Windermere and near Merewood Country House Hotel

Wray Castle
Wray Castle
Neogothic mansion
1.7km / 1.1mi
Townend
Townend
Historic House in Troutbeck
1.8km / 1.1mi
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
10 acre site
1.8km / 1.1mi
Stagshaw Garden
Stagshaw Garden
English woodland garden
1.9km / 1.2mi
Brockhole
Brockhole
House, gardens and visitor centre run by the Lake District National Park Authority on the shore of Lake Windermere
250m / 280yd
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
1.7km / 1.1mi
Galava
Galava
Roman fort near Ambleside, Cumbria, United Kingdom
2.8km / 1.8mi
The Armitt
Museum and library in Ambleside, United Kingdom
3.8km / 2.4mi
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Museum in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Jesus Church
Jesus Church
Church in Troutbeck, Lakes, Cumbria, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
St Mary's Church, Windermere
St Mary's Church, Windermere
Church in Windermere, Cumbria, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church in Cumbria, United Kingdom
3.5km / 2.2mi
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Church in Brathay, Cumbria, England, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church building in Cumbria, North West England, England, UK
3.9km / 2.5mi
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
2km / 1.3mi
Bridge House
Bridge House
Grade I listed building in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
3.7km / 2.3mi
Rydal Mount
Rydal Mount
Historic house museum
5.8km / 3.6mi
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hawkshead Grammar School
Grammar school in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
Church in South Lakeland, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
Church in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
St Mary's Church, Rydal
St Mary's Church, Rydal
Church in Rydal, Cumbria, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Hawkshead Courthouse
Hawkshead Courthouse
Architectural structure in Hawkshead, South Lakeland, England, UK
4.9km / 3.1mi
Terraces To South Of Rydal Hall
Terraces To South Of Rydal Hall
Architectural structure in Lakes, South Lakeland, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Low Kingate concentric stone circle
Stone circle in Lakes, South Lakeland, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Friends' Meeting House
Friends' Meeting House
Quaker meeting house in Claife, South Lakeland, England, UK
4.6km / 2.8mi
Hawkshead Methodist Church
Protestant church building in Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Baptist Chapel and adjoining house
Baptist Chapel and adjoining house
Chapel in Hawkshead Hill, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
6km / 3.7mi
The Station
The Station
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Hawkshead War Memorial
Hawkshead War Memorial
War memorial in Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Hill Top Farm
Hill Top Farm
Writer's house museum in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi

About Windermere

Windermere, situated in the picturesque Lake District, offers a variety of activities and experiences for visitors. A peaceful stroll along the shores of Lake Windermere provides stunning views and a chance to appreciate the natural beauty of the area. For those interested in exploring the water, boat cruises allow for a different perspective of the lake and its surroundings, with options ranging from short trips to longer excursions.

The Lake District National Park is nearby, offering ample opportunities for hiking and walking. Trails vary in difficulty, catering to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. For a family-friendly outing, Brockhole on Windermere features gardens, adventure activities, and a visitor center, making it a great place for both relaxation and recreation.

For a touch of history, the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction provides insight into the beloved author’s life and works, making it enjoyable for both adults and children. Additionally, Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's former home, is a charming place to visit, showcasing her inspiration and legacy.

Art enthusiasts may appreciate the Blackwell Arts and Crafts House, which features exhibitions and beautiful architecture. Moreover, local shops and cafes offer a chance to enjoy regional cuisine and handmade crafts, providing a taste of the local culture.

Finally, exploring the surrounding villages, such as Bowness-on-Windermere, can add to the experience, with quaint streets and local attractions, enhancing the overall visit to Windermere without overwhelming the senses.




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